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Sterling weather in May (Virginia, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Sterling in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sterling typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Sterling in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 259 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sterling climate page with graphs.

 

Sterling, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 259 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sterling, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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